Location: Lake Accotink Park

Status: G (Part-Time, maximum 900 hours per year)

Hours: Spring, summer, fall: 16-32 hours/week. Winter: 0 – 8 hours/week

Salary: $11 per hour

Description:

• Assist in the operations of public revenue-generating facilities that operate seasonally. Facilities include an antique carousel, miniature golf course, picnic and birthday party areas, and a marina offering boat rentals, and bike rentals.
• Work on the front lines in one or more areas of service to which you are assigned. Examples: Cashiering and “front desk” duties; boat rental operations; amusements and birthday party operations. Under the direction of a marina supervisor, work with 2 to 6 other part time workers to support waterfront activities during assigned shifts.
• Monitor recreational use of the lake to ensure safety of patrons and staff and perform rescues as needed.
• Assist patrons with safe access to rental boats. Explain and demonstrate safety equipment and precautions. Learn to operate patrol boats and 32-foot pontoon tour boat. Use all equipment safely and responsibly.
• Operate a carousel and perform daily safety checks of the amusement.
• Monitor play on the miniature golf course and retrieve litter and stray equipment.
• Greet patrons and provide quality customer service.
• Acquire and apply factual knowledge of the park, facilities, and relevant subject matter to provide accurate information to the public and to staff.
• Employ proper cash handing/cash security procedures and keep track of all equipment and supplies used in the operations.
• Maximize cost efficiency of facility operations. Use time wisely.
• Assist with daily inspections of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform general cleaning and custodial tasks, including restroom cleaning, litter removal, emptying trashcans, cleaning water fountains, wiping down pfd’s, sweeping/mopping, etc.
• Assist with special events, group use, and birthday parties.
• Provide staff, facilities and equipment use to enhance camp programs, classes, and events.
• Assist supervisor and/or other more senior staff in responding to emergencies and other difficult or unusual situations, as trained.
• Other tasks or duties to support overall park operations may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Interest in public service, parks and recreation, outdoor recreation, or similar field. Must be customer-focused, motivated, flexible, energetic, friendly, and task-oriented. Strong team player. Good oral communication skills. Interacts effectively with people of diverse ages, backgrounds and nationalities. Must be age 16 or older.

Preferred Qualifications: One or more season of experience in public service, parks and recreation, outdoor recreation, or similar field. Cashiering experience. Customer service experience. In addition to fluency in English, ability to converse in Spanish or another language prevalent in the community. CPR/first aid certified or able to obtain certification within 3 weeks of employment. 

Special Requirements: Must be able to work in conditions ranging from direct sunlight to complete darkness as well as inclement weather ranging from extreme cold to extreme heat. Must be able to walk on uneven terrain and lift up to 40 pounds. Successful completion of Virginia Safe Boating Certification, Basic Water Safety, and CPR/First Aid/AED training will need to be completed before working marina shifts.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or religious reasons will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Otherwise, vaccinated employees will complete the attestation online in the first day of employment.
• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

Location: Lake Accotink Park

Status: G (Part-Time, maximum 900 hours per year)

Hours: Spring, summer, fall: 16-32 hours/week. Winter: 0 – 8 hours/week

Salary: $11 - 12/hour

Description:

• Assist in supervising the operations of public revenue-generating facilities that operate seasonally. Facilities include an antique carousel, miniature golf course, picnic and birthday party areas, and a marina offering boat rentals, and bike rentals.
• Acquire and maintain proficiency in all aspects of one or more areas of service. Examples: Cashiering and “front desk” duties; boat rental operations; amusements and birthday party operations. Supervise, train and coach up to 8 part time workers and all waterfront activities during assigned shifts; resolve and report problems that arise. Make weekly marina schedules, ensure staff has their required breaks,  managing the marina shifts to include: Breaks, rotations, trainings, cleaning duties, and report on customer service issues, staff issues, and equipment issues.
• Supervise recreational use of the lake to ensure safety of patrons and staff. Provide leadership to boathouse team to ensure patrons safely access rental boats, patrol boats are properly cared for and utilized, and staff remain vigilant.
• Ensure quality customer service and proactively interact with customers.
• Accumulate advanced knowledge of the park, facilities, and relevant subject matter to provide accurate information to the public and to staff.
• Ensure proper cash handing/cash security and accountability for all equipment and supplies used in the operations.
• Support processes and procedures that maximize cost efficiency of facility operations. Ensure effective utilization of staff.
• Perform daily inspections of facilities, equipment, supplies and work methods.
• Assist in planning and implementing special events, group use, and birthday parties.
• Provide staff, facilities and equipment use to enhance camp programs, classes, and events.
• Participate in responding to emergencies and other difficult or unusual situations in lieu of or in tandem with a seasonal or full time manager.
• Other tasks or duties to support overall park operations may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: One year of experience in public service, parks and recreation, outdoor recreation, or similar field. Must be organized, self-motivated, flexible, energetic, friendly, and task-oriented. Strong team player, with demonstrated leadership ability. Good oral and written communication skills. Interacts effectively with people of diverse ages, backgrounds and nationalities. Demonstrated commitment to expanding or improving skills and taking on new responsibilities. CPR/first aid certified or able to obtain certification within 3 weeks of employment.  Valid drivers license and excellent driving history. Successful completion of Virginia Safe Boating Certification within 3 weeks of employment. Experience is a supervisory role.

Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of experience in public service, parks and recreation, outdoor recreation, or similar field. Accuracy in point-of-sale cash-handling operations in a fast-paced environment. Values clean and organized public areas and work spaces. Skilled in performing routine custodial work that meets high standards. Experience supervising and training staff or volunteers. Experienced boater. In addition to fluency in English, ability to converse in Spanish or another language prevalent in the community. Experience in managing and supervising a marina operation.

Special Requirements: Must be able to work in conditions ranging from direct sunlight to complete darkness as well as inclement weather ranging from extreme cold to extreme heat. Must be able to walk on uneven terrain and lift up to 40 pounds. Successful completion of Virginia Safe Boating Certification, Basic Water Safety, and CPR/First Aid/AED training will need to be completed before working marina shifts.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or religious reasons will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Otherwise, vaccinated employees will complete the attestation online in the first day of employment.
• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

Location: Lake Accotink Park

Status: G (Part-Time, 900 hours per year maximum)

Schedule: 24 hours/week on average, hours variable between 7 am and 9 pm including weekends and some holidays.

Salary: $13 to 15/hour

Description:

• Ensures the safe and effective operation of the assigned lakefront park. Early shift opens the park and its facilities, preparing it for staff and visitors. Closing shift closes and secures the park and all facilities at the end of each day.
• Performs routine maintenance and custodial tasks to include emptying trash cans, collecting ground trash, and cleaning restrooms and other areas.
• Serves as facility attendant for park Visitors Center. Answers phones, greets patrons, performs administrative work such as updating logs, creating written materials for use by staff and patrons. Assists in maintaining clean, organized workspaces and visitor areas.
• Takes initiative to increase knowledge of the park, its facilities, programs, services, and resources.
• Assist Assistant Manager and programming team with developing and teaching/leading programs and events.
• Serves as primary contact point for park visitors and customers. Provides verbal and written information and directions relating to facilities, programs, picnic area use, trails, natural and cultural resources, and other topics.
• Stays up to date on Park Authority Rules and Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, state and county laws, and other pertinent guidance.
• Notes safety/security and maintenance concerns, addresses them where feasible, and reports them using appropriate methods and recordkeeping.
• Acts as lead first responder on behalf of the Park Authority in potential and actual emergency situations occurring on site while on duty.
• Supervises marina operations during assigned Manager-on-Duty shifts.
• Duties may include making purchases on behalf of the site, adhering to county and Park Authority purchasing policies and procedures.
• Completes special projects and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent, a combination of course work in education, parks and recreation, hospitality and tourism, business, or related field, at the college level, plus 2 years of successful employment in a position of responsibility. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Valid driver’s license and excellent driving history.

Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of experience in planning, implementing, and leading adult and family classes and events. Ability to communicate in a language that is prevalent in the local community, in addition to English fluency. Experience working in a public park setting.

Special Requirements: Must be able to work in conditions ranging from direct sunlight to complete darkness as well as inclement weather ranging from extreme cold to extreme heat. Must be able to walk on uneven terrain and lift up to 40 pounds. The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a check of the Child Protective Services Registry. Be certified in: First Aid, CPR, A.E.D, Boater Safety, Basic Water Safety, and MAT certification or within 30 days.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or religious reasons will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Otherwise, vaccinated employees will complete the attestation online in the first day of employment.
• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

Position Title: Lake Front Naturalist/Outdoor Instructor
Location: Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22150
Hours: Part time/Up to 30 hours a week, not to exceed 900 hours in a calendar year. Variable hours, but hours will include some mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and some holidays. 
Salary: $14.00-$16.00, depending on experience and certifications 

Instructor Description: Under the supervision of the Park Programmer, plan, design and present interpretive pro-grams in natural and cultural history, fishing, geocaching, orienteering, outdoor recreation, kayaking, nature and science topics for age groups ranging from preschool to adults. Groups can include school groups, scout groups, camps, general public, thematic class series, events, and off-site and special request programs. Assist operations staff with park events. Assist in assessing the sites natural resources with the Lake Front Senior Interpreter. Assist Camp Director and play a vital role in our summer camps. Provide operational support to all programs.

Minimum Qualifications: Experience with natural sciences, education, recreation, or a closely related field. Experience presenting interpretive programs and teaching children. Ability to communicate effectively. Experience using a kayak or canoe or willingness to learn. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Must be at least 18 years old and have a clean driving record. First Aid/CPR/AED certified or the ability to attain certification within the first six months of employment.

Note: This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.  

To apply: Send your resume to sarah.oberther@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Necessary Special Requirements: 

• All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process.  New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or religious reasons will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Otherwise, vaccinated employees will complete the attestation online in the first day of employment.
• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.  

If you have any questions, please email FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov or visit us online.